Manitoba Export Development Program (EDP)
Receive up to $30,000 in Cost-Matching Funds.
With the help of the Export Development Program (EDP) provided by the Government of Manitoba, businesses can increase participation in trade missions and trade fairs held outside of the province in order to boost exports.
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Eligible Applicants
Registered SMEs with more than half FTEs currently residing in Manitoba and $100K-$50M in annual taxed revenues during the company’s last full fiscal year.
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Amount of Funding
The Manitoba Export Development Program (EDP) provides cost-shared funding covering up to 50% of eligible project expenses, to a maximum contribution of $30,000 per approved application.
The program is designed to help Manitoba businesses expand into new domestic and international markets by reducing the costs associated with export development activities. Funding supports participation in trade events, market exploration initiatives, and activities that help businesses build relationships with potential customers and partners outside of Manitoba.
The amount of funding awarded depends on factors such as:
- Total eligible project costs
- Proposed export development activities
- Target markets and growth opportunities
- Expected business outcomes and export potential
- Available program funding
Applicants are responsible for funding the remaining project costs and must demonstrate their ability to complete the proposed activities.
Eligible Applicants
The Manitoba Export Development Program supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking to expand sales beyond Manitoba.
To qualify, applicants must generally:
- Be registered and operating in Manitoba
- Have more than 50% of their full-time employees residing in Manitoba
- Generate annual taxable revenues between $100,000 and $50 million during their most recently completed fiscal year
- Have a commercially viable product or service ready for market expansion
- Demonstrate the capacity to pursue new market opportunities
Eligible businesses may operate across a variety of sectors, including:
- Manufacturing
- Agri-food and food processing
- Technology and software
- Professional services
- Clean technology
- Advanced manufacturing
- Consumer products
The program is intended to support businesses that are pursuing new export opportunities and have a clear strategy for entering markets outside of Manitoba.
Eligible Activities
The Manitoba Export Development Program supports projects focused on developing new markets and increasing export sales outside of Manitoba.
Eligible activities may include:
- Trade show registration fees
- Trade mission participation costs
- Booth and exhibit space rental
- Marketing and promotional activities associated with trade events
- Travel expenses related to approved export development activities
- Accommodation costs for eligible trade events and missions
- Market research and market-entry studies
- Activities that support the identification of new customers, distributors, or partners
Projects must generally focus on entering or expanding into a market outside Manitoba and demonstrate a reasonable opportunity to generate new sales or business growth.
Examples of eligible projects include:
- Exhibiting at an international trade show
- Participating in an industry-specific trade mission
- Conducting research on export opportunities in a new region
- Meeting prospective customers and distribution partners in target markets
- Developing market-entry strategies for expansion into new jurisdictions
Applicants should clearly identify their target market, expected outcomes, and anticipated export growth resulting from the project.
Program Deadline
The Manitoba Export Development Program operates through an ongoing rolling intake, allowing businesses to apply throughout the year, subject to available funding.
Applications must generally be submitted at least 60 days before the start date of the proposed trade show, trade mission, or export development activity. Late applications may not be considered.
Given the competitive nature of funding and limited program budgets, businesses are encouraged to begin planning well in advance and submit complete applications as early as possible.
Applicants should be prepared to provide:
- A detailed project description
- Event or activity information
- A project budget outlining eligible expenses
- Revenue and business information
- Export objectives and expected outcomes
- Supporting documentation demonstrating market readiness
Organizations considering participation in future trade events should consult with a Ryan government funding advisor to confirm current program requirements, funding availability, and application timelines.
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